News
All the latest on current nursing issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the RCN.
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2 Sep 2022
Members taking strike action to receive increased payment from RCN
The strike benefit will be available from the first day of industrial action.
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1 Sep 2022
'Enough is enough' says RCN General Secretary as NHS nursing vacancies in England at record high
As the RCN gears up to ballot its members on strike action, official NHS data reveals a 21% increase in unfilled nursing posts.
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1 Sep 2022
RCN member survey: make your voice heard
Help us plan our future and shape our response to the COVID-19 public inquiry.
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25 Aug 2022
'Nursing staff in all settings must continue to have access to free COVID-19 testing'
RCN calls for continued vigilance to ensure patients and nursing staff are not put at risk.
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25 Aug 2022
Northern Ireland members join rest of the UK in biggest ever nursing strike ballot
We’re encouraging eligible members to vote in favour of strike action when the ballot opens on 15 September.
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22 Aug 2022
RCN leader starts tour of NHS workplaces as strike ballot preparations pick up pace
Pat Cullen is meeting members across the UK as part of our fight for fair pay and patient safety.
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19 Aug 2022
Sign up to become a strike ballot Voting Volunteer
We need your help to spread the word about our upcoming strike ballot and get eligible members voting to exceed the required 50% turnout.
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18 Aug 2022
UCAS figures: fall in accepted applicants onto nursing courses ‘will add to growing workforce crisis’
RCN calls for increased financial support for nursing students on A-level results day.
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12 Aug 2022
New RCN ballot results give clearest sign yet of strike action by nursing staff across the UK
RCN members in Scotland overwhelmingly reject NHS pay deal with majority backing strike action.
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10 Aug 2022
RCN reiterates call on employers to protect nursing staff during second heat wave
Staff must be allowed to take regular breaks and stay hydrated as temperatures rise.